Fatalism and Interest in Cancer Screening Among African American Individuals
McKenzie T. Reese, Timothy J. Williamson
TL;DR
This study explores how thoughts about cancer mortality affect interest in cancer screening among African American individuals.
Contribution
It investigates the link between cancer mortality salience and screening interest in a specific demographic.
Findings
Higher cancer mortality salience was associated with increased interest in cancer screening.
The study highlights psychological factors influencing health behaviors in African American communities.
Abstract
This survey study analyzes a national dataset to assess associations between cancer mortality salience and cancer screening interest among African American individuals.
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TopicsGlobal Cancer Incidence and Screening · BRCA gene mutations in cancer · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research